The ACT Essay: A Brand New Assignment Blog Post
Beginning this September, the ACT Writing Test essay assignment will have a new purpose, format, and scoring. But is it the impossibly difficult task that students fear it to be?…
7 Strategies for Success on the New ACT Essay Blog Post
As the Director of Curriculum at Compass, I have specific advice that I would offer to students preparing to take the new ACT Essay: #1 Breathe Seriously. Just breathe. You…
The New SAT Essay: First Look Blog Post
The new SAT essay basics The new SAT essay is a 50-minute, optional component of the redesigned SAT, which will be introduced on the March 5th, 2016 test date. According to…
The New SAT Essay: First Look Blog Post
The new SAT essay basics The new SAT essay is a 50-minute, optional component of the redesigned SAT, which will be introduced on the March 5th, 2016 test date. According to…
University of California: Testing Required? Blog Post
UC Testing Policy Current Status (Last Updated: September 16, 2026) Current policy: UC is Test Free. The SAT/ACT are not considered for undergraduate admission. Future policy: No change has been...
ISEE vs. SSAT: How to Choose the Right Test Blog Post
Families applying to independent schools usually face the same early question: should our student take the ISEE or the SSAT? The short answer is that it depends on which test...
ACT and SAT Testing Dates Blog Post
A little advanced planning can go a long way when it comes to admission testing. One of the first steps in designing the most effective test prep plan is to...
SAT and ACT Policies and Score Ranges for Popular Colleges and Universities Blog Post
Last Updated: July 1, 2026 Compass has compiled the most recently available score range data and admission testing policies for popular colleges and universities, public and private, chosen to represent...ISEE and SSAT Practice Tests Page
ISEE & SSAT Practice ISEE and SSAT Practice Tests Full-Length ISEE & SSAT Practice Tests for Most Levels, Scored with Advanced Diagnostics Middle and Upper Level SSAT Lower, Middle,...
